Responsible for a variety of duties to include the processing, delivery and pickup of interdepartmental and U.S. mail for the Department. Performs other duties as required. Supervision is received from the Administrative Service Manager. Apply promptly; recruitment may close without notice.

This is a competitive classification. Must successfully complete the examination process.
Written Exam - 100% weighted
Lifting Exam - Pass/Fail

Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)

1. Keeps abreast of postal and Departmental changes which may affect the flow of mail in order to expedite and ensure accurate processing, delivery and pickup of mail throughout the Department.

2. Sorts, weighs, bundles and determines postage for outgoing mail.

3. Operates postal equipment (e.g. postage meter and scales) to process and distribute mail.

4. Operates and maintains Department motor vehicle for use of mail delivery and pickup.

5. Delivers/picks up interdepartmental and U.S. mail daily for on-site locations using a manually operated mail cart.

6. Maintains and replenishes postal supplies by purchasing stamps and paying for bulk mail, postage due and business reply permits.

7. Delivers/picks up registered, express, special delivery, certified and insured U.S. mail from/to the U.S. Post Office.

8. Communicates orally with Departmental employees both in person and by telephone to resolve complaints and provide information regarding postal charges and mail pickup/delivery schedules.

9. Transports payroll to the U.S. Post Office using a motor vehicle within a specified time period to ensure next-day delivery throughout the state.

10. Prepares shipments of interdepartmental mail to outlying DPS districts on a daily basis.

11. Maintains monthly computer tracking system in order to track postage usage to be billed and cost, and a mailing list for distribution of internal and external mailings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:
1. Federal postal regulations regarding letters, printed materials, small packages, and registered, certified and bulk mail.
2. basic operation of computer devices.

Skill in:
1. the operation of postal equipment (i.e. postage meters, scales, etc.).

Ability to:
1. adapt quickly to organizational and personnel changes within the Department.
2. work within a stringent time schedule.
3. operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
4. interpret and understand postal charge tables.
5. establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of assignment.
6. compute simple mathematical calculations using a calculator.
7. communicate orally in person and by telephone.
8. exercise good judgement in maintaining confidentiality of mailed documents.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires one (1) year of experience sorting, metering and/or processing mail, OR one (1) year of office experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to walk up to three miles while manually operating a mail cart carrying a weight of up to 75 pounds.
May be exposed to outside local climate conditions.
May be required to lift and carry items up to 75 pounds.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a valid Arizona driver license.

Progression to the next pay level/step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt